Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Neuroscience (2005): did not meet the claimed criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the claimed criteria. Her awards were determined to be academic scholarships and grants, not prizes for professional excellence. Furthermore, her memberships in professional associations did not require outstanding achievements as a prerequisite, and she did not provide evidence of published material about her work.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
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